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       We are aware of several PFOA members who have served in Afghanistan with the
       Territorial Army. Donna is a serving Met Officer who recently completed a six month
       tour as a combat medic with 42 Commando, 2 Mercian and 2 Rifles. Whilst serving on
       the frontline she received six glowing reports from the various Commanding Officers
       and doctors she worked with. It was what can only be described as an ‘active tour’ and
       Donna patrolled daily carrying ¾ of her body weight in equipment! She dealt with various
       injuries, including a double amputation as a result of an IED and several gunshot wounds.
       She was present when two British Soldiers were tragically killed in action. At one stage
       Donna also assisted a member of the Taliban who was seriously injured; she received high
       praise for saving his life.
         Donna found dealing with injured children particularly difficult to deal with. T ey
       are of course the innocent parties in all of this but sometimes get caught up in explosions
       or other contacts. On one particular day Donna was with 2 Mercian when they found
       themselves trapped in a compound for some two hours. T ey were eventually rescued by
       Apache helicopters! She was also present when two suicide bombers detonated just 40
       metres away from her and her colleagues. On a lighter note Donna explained that the bit
       she was really not impressed with was running in extreme heat carrying so much kit!
         Well done Donna, we’re very proud of you!
         Have you served in Afghanistan or Iraq? Why not write an article for TOP COVER
       about your experience.
































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